Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $54.97 | 3.610% | $56.9544 | $56.95 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
Purchase #2 | $158.38 | 8.526% | $171.8835 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
Purchase #3 | $155.43 | 10.275% | $171.4004 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #4 | $16.31 | 3.218% | $16.8349 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
Purchase #5 | $33.65 | 10.843% | $37.2987 | $37.30 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
Purchase #6 | $47.33 | 3.430% | $48.9534 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
Purchase #7 | $71.63 | 5.754% | $75.7516 | $75.75 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $537.70 | $579.0769 | $579.06 | $579.10 | $579.20 |